Instructions
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BINOCULARS
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon 15×50 IS ALL WEATHER and 18×50 IS ALL WEATHER are high-
magnification binoculars featuring an Image Stabilizer with a Canon-developed vari-
angle prism.
Before using the binoculars, read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with
the proper operation.
* This instruction booklet applies to both the Canon 15×50 IS ALL WEATHER and 18×50
IS ALL WEATHER binoculars.
Features
• High-performance and high-magnification (15× with the 15×50, and 18× with the
18×50) binoculars for a wide range of uses from bird watching to heavenly
observations.
• Despite the high magnification, a steady image can be obtained with the Image
Stabilizer.
• The large-diameter, 50mm objective lenses make the image very bright.
• The UD lenses* make the image look sharp even at the periphery.
• The binoculars can be used even in the rain.
* UD lenses are made of Ultra-low Dispersion glass.
Accessories
The binoculars come with the following accessories:
Case ........................................... 1
Strap ........................................... 1
Eyepiece lens caps..................... 2
Size-AA alkaline batteries ........... 2
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Warning to prevent malfunction or damage to the binoculars.
Supplementary hints for using the binoculars.
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For the Binoculars
(1) Never look at the sun or a bright light with the binoculars. Doing so
can cause loss of vision.
(2) The binoculars are water-resistant enough for use in the rain.
However, they are not for underwater use.
(3) If the binoculars are taken from a cold environment to a warm one,
condensation may develop on the surface and internal parts. To
prevent condensation, first put the binoculars into an airtight plastic
bag before taking it to a warm environment. Let it gradually adjust to
the warmer temperature, then take out the binoculars. Do the same
when taking the binoculars from a warm environment to a cold one.
(4) Binoculars are precision instruments. Do not drop them or subject
them to shock. Never attempt to disassemble them.
(5) If the binoculars get wet, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off the water. If
the binoculars have been exposed to salt air or salt water, use a well-
wrung damp cloth to wipe them off.
(6) High temperatures can cause the binoculars to malfunction. Do not
store them close to a heater or in a closed car on a sunny day.
(7) If the lens is dirty, first use a blower brush to remove dust, etc., from
the lens surface. Then use a soft, dry cloth and wipe the lens gently
without scratching it. Do not use any organic solvent on the body or
lenses.
(8) Storing the binoculars in a humid location may cause fungus on the
lenses. If the binoculars are not to be used for an extended period,
clean the lenses and body thoroughly and store in a well-ventilated dry
place.
(9) Avoid storing the binoculars in a laboratory or a location where
corrosive chemicals are present. Also avoid storage in a chest of
drawers.
(10) When the binoculars are not to be used for a prolonged period,
remove the batteries. If the batteries are left inside, they may leak,
causing corrosion, malfunction or fire.
Cautionary Notes
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Battery Care
(1) Never attempt to disassemble batteries. Never recharge batteries
except Ni-Cd batteries. Do not leave batteries in a hot place or throw
them into a fire. Do not short circuit the contacts. Doing any of the
above is highly dangerous.
(2) You should never mix different types of batteries. When changing
exhausted batteries, replace them all at once.
(3) Although lithium batteries work well in low temperature, their
performance will drop slightly in temperatures below 0 degrees C. In
cold locations, keep a spare set of batteries in a warm pocket and
alternate them with the batteries in use.
(4) When the battery power is low, the lamp will not light even when you
press the Image Stabilizer button. Replace both batteries in such a
case.
(5) If the lamp lights but the Image Stabilizer does not operate properly, it
means the battery power is low. Replace both batteries in such a
case.
(6) In cold temperatures, using size-AA lithium batteries is recommended.
All Weather: Water resistant binoculars for use in heavy rain.
All Canon Binoculars are composed only of “Environment Friendly Lead-Free Optical
Glass”. The design is derived from Canon’s corporate policy to care about our
environment.
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Nomenclature
Lamp
Focusing knob
Eyecup
Image Stabilizer
button
Objective lenses
Dioptric correction
scale
Tripod socket
Battery chamber
cover
Strap eyelet
Caps
Eyepiece lenses
Dioptric correction
ring
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Before You Start
1
Attach the strap.
Make sure that the strap does
not loosen at the clasp when
you pull it.
2
Load the batteries.
Use a coin to turn the battery
chamber cover by 90˚ as shown
by the arrow. Then open the
cover.
Load the batteries in the correct
+ and – orientation as shown on
the battery cover.
3
Check that the lamp lights.
Press the Image Stabilizer
button and check that the lamp
lights.
• Do not replace or load the batteries while the binoculars are wet. Wipe off any
water droplets from the binoculars first.
• Battery Pack BP-B1 (sold separately) can be used as an external power source.
However, it is not water-resistant.
Battery Life (Continuous Use)
25˚C / 77˚F –10˚C / 14˚F
Size-AA alkaline batteries 2 hr. 30 min. 10 min.
Size-AA lithium batteries 8 hr 3 hr. 30 min.
Size-AA Ni-Cd batteries 2 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 30 min.
(Based on Canon’s testing conditions.)
• Size-AA manganese batteries are not recommended due to their low energy.
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4
Adjust the width of the binoculars.
Look through the binoculars and adjust the width until the left and right
images converge as shown above.
• Doing the above minimizes eye fatigue during viewing.
• When adjusting the width of the binoculars to suit the width between your eyes, look at
a distant object.
• If you are wearing eyeglasses, fold back the eye cups.
5
Adjust the diopter.
First look through the left eyepiece
only and adjust the focusing knob
until the object looks sharp.
Then look through the right eyepiece
only and look at the same object
while turning the dioptric correction
ring until the object looks sharp.
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6
Adjust the focus.
Look through the eyepiece and turn
the focusing knob until the object
looks sharp.
Using the Image Stabilizer
While you look through the binoculars, the image may be shaking and
difficult to see since your hands are holding the binoculars. In such a case,
the Image Stabilizer can help steady the image.
There are two ways to use the Image Stabilizer. You can turn on the Image
Stabilizer as long as you hold down the Image Stabilizer button and or you
can turn on the Image Stabilizer for 5 minutes.
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Holding down the button
The Image Stabilizer operates
continuously while you hold down the
button. When you let go of the button,
the Image Stabilizer stops operating.
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Five-minute operation
Just press the button once and let go,
and the Image Stabilizer will operate
continuously for five minutes.
To stop the Image Stabilizer
operation, press the button again.
• The lamp lights while the Image Stabilizer
is on.
• The Image Stabilizer may not be able to compensate for severe shaking.
• When the battery power is low, the Image Stabilizer may generate noise and
vibration. The image stabilization is not affected by this.
• Even without batteries loaded, the binoculars can still be used as is.
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Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with the binoculars, first refer to the table below to see
if you can resolve it. If the problem cannot be resolved, take the binoculars
to your nearest Canon Service Center.
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures
The image is not clear. The lens is dirty. Use a blower brush to
remove dust, etc., from the
lens surface. Then use a
soft, dry cloth to wipe the
lens gently.
The width of the binoculars
does not suit the width
between your eyes.
Adjust the width of the
binoculars
(see step 4).
The diopter has not been
properly set.
Adjust the diopter
(see step 5).
The binoculars are not
properly focused.
Focus the binoculars
(see step 6).
The Image Stabilizer does
not operate.
There are no batteries
loaded.
Load batteries having
enough power.
When the Image Stabilizer
button is pressed, the lamp
does not light.
If the lamp does not light, it
means the batteries are
exhausted. Replace the
batteries with new ones.
The battery power is low. Even if the lamp lights, the
Image Stabilizer may not
operate if the batteries are
exhausted. Replace the
batteries with new ones.
When the binoculars are
shaken severely while the
Image Stabilizer is operating,
there is a strange noise.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with
new ones.
There are air bubbles in the
lens.
Air bubbles may form in the
lens when the atmospheric
pressure is low in airborne
airplanes or on high
mountains. This is not a
abnormality.
The air bubbles will usually
disappear after about a
week, depending on the
atmospheric pressure and
operating conditions.
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Major Specifications
15×50 IS ALL WEATHER 18×50 IS ALL WEATHER
Type Porro prism binoculars
Magnification 15× 18×
Objective lens effective diameter
50 mm
Real field of view 4.5˚ 3.7˚
Apparent field of view 61.0˚ 60.3°
(Calculated based on ISO 14132-1:2002)
Field of view at 1000 m / yds 79 m / 237 ft 65 m / 195 ft
Exit pupil diameter 3.3 mm 2.8 mm
Eye relief 15 mm
Focusing distance range Approx. 6 m - infinity
Image Stabilizer system Optical correction with vari-angle prism
Correction angle ±0.7˚
Battery check Lamp
Operating environment Temperature: –10˚C to 45˚C / 14˚F to 113˚F
Humidity: 90%
Dimensions (W × H × D) 152 × 193 × 81 mm / 6 × 7.6 × 3.2 inch
Weight Approx. 1200 g / 42.3 oz (Excluding batteries)
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories
Antifog Eyepiece AE-B1
This prevents fogging on the eyepiece in cold climates.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipmet.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
conected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the
Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing
those Directives.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in
accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal
(Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or
accumulator at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in
the Battery Directive.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-
for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling
waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper
handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human
health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your
cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural
resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit
www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.
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